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Use the Router as a Media Server
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
•
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
•
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
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Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and
photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and
NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage
.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5.
Select the
Media Server
tab.
The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
6.
Specify the settings:
•
Enable Media Server
. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media
server.
•
Enable TiVo support
. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on
your TiVo device. See the
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
on page
96.
•
Media Server Device Name
. Specify the name of the media server.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB drive
that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an
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iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported
receivers.
Figure 12. Play music on a USB drive with iTunes
Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and FLAC. The maximum number of music files
supported is 10,000.
To specify iTunes server settings:
1.
On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network.
2.
Download the Remote app from the Apple App Store.
3.
Launch the Remote app
from your iPhone or iPad.
The Remote page displays.
4.
Click the
Add a Device
button.
A passcode displays.
5.
Specify the router settings:
a.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to
the network.
b.
Type
or
.
A login window opens.
c.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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d.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage > Media Server
.
e.
Select the
Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only)
check box and click the
Apply
button.
f.
Enter the passcode and click the
Allow Control
button.
Your changes take effect.
On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app.
You can play this music to AirPlay devices.
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to
your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the
following file formats:
•
Video
. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.
•
Music
. See and play MP3 files.
•
Pictures
. View images in jpg format.
You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and up) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your
Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface.
To set up the router to work with TiVo:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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4.
Select
ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage
.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5.
Select the
Media Server
tab.
The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
6.
Make sure that the
Enable TiVo support
check box is selected.
To play videos:
1.
On the TiVo, select
TiVo Central > My Shows
.
2.
At the bottom of the page, select the R6400.
To play music or view photos:
1.
On the TiVo, select
TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases
.

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